Civil Registry Section

Based on the provisions of the Civil Registry Law, the Civil Registry and Migration Department (CRMD) is responsible for the issuance of passports to Cypriot citizens.

CRMD issues passports with biometric data (photograph and fingerprints) as well as the signature of the holder. To ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations, the fingerprints of the holder are erased from the system within 48 hours from the issuance of the passport.

Application for issuance or renewal of passport for adultsFor the issuance or renewal of passport, the citizen has to submit the relevant application which you can find at the bottom of this page. Applications are submitted at the District Administrations, the Citizens Service Centers and Service Centers (Post Offices).

During the application procedure, a duly trained and authorized officer captures the biometrics (photograph and fingerprints) as well as the signature of the citizen.

In addition, for submitting the application the citizen must pay a fee of €70, as foreseen by the relevant law.In case the application has been submitted from a person who acquired the Cypriot Citizenship through naturalization or by registration and has not yet acquired an ID card, she/he has to submit the following documents, together with the passport application:

The original birth certificate

The original naturalization certificate or registration

Application for issuance or renewal of limited validity passport to a minor

Application for accelerated issuance of a passport

Application for replacement of a passport due to loss or theft or wearFor the replacement of passport due to loss or theft or wear, the citizen has to submit the relevant application which can be found at the bottom of this page. Applications are submitted at the District Administrations, the Citizens Service Centers and Service Centers (Post Offices).

In case where you lost your passport or it has been stolen, you should report it immediately at any Police station and then make a Affidavit at the Court therefore. Both documents have to be submitted along with the application for the issuance of a new passport.

During the application procedure, a duly trained and authorized officer captures the biometrics (photograph and fingerprints) as well as the signature from the citizen.

In addition, for the submission of the application the citizen should pay the fees foreseen under the relevant law, which are double the fees in place for the issuance or renewal of a passport. Hence the fees for the first-time replacement are €140 for adults and €90 for minors.

Please note that in case of a loss or theft for second or more times, the fees payable are double the previous time.